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Red Hat update for java-1.4.2-ibm
Secunia Advisory: SA31067
Release Date: 2008-07-15
Popularity: 1,685 views

Critical:
Highly critical
Impact: Security Bypass
DoS
System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:Red Hat Enterprise Linux Extras v. 3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Extras v. 4
RHEL Desktop Supplementary (v. 5 client)
RHEL Supplementary (v. 5 server)

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CVE reference:CVE-2008-1187
CVE-2008-1196


Description:
Red Hat has issued an update for java-1.4.2-ibm. This fixes some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service), bypass certain security restrictions, or compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information:
SA29239

Solution:
Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network.
http://rhn.redhat.com

Original Advisory:
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0555.html

Other References:
SA29239:
http://secunia.com/advisories/29239/


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